Two hours to replace a serpentine belt is ridiculous!

I can do it faster and I don't have power tools.

Plus you can buy the belt at a local auto parts store for around $20-25. I got mine from Yates/Carquest for $19 plus tax.


1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D (Royal Blue)
Duratec V6 2.5L 24-valve DOHC
Automatic
75,000 miles
No Mods (unless you call the DMD a mod)
Replaced EGR valve (gunked up), EVR (EGR VR), PCV valve, and evaporative emissions hose (cracked).